| Autor: |
Ozkurt S, Kargi BA, Kavas M, Evyapan F, Kiter G, Baser S |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2012 |
| Předmět: |
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| Popis: |
Dyes are known to be a causative agent of occupational asthma in workers exposed to them. We have evaluated respiratory symptoms among textile workers. The study population comprised 106 exposed workers and a control (unexposed) group. Data were collected by a questionnaire. PFTs (Pulmonary Function Test) were performed. Among the exposed workers 36.8% defined phlegm. Respiratory symptoms were not significantly different between two groups. The employment duration of the exposed workers with phlegm was longer than those without phlegm (p = 0.027). The mean % predicted of FEF(25-75) of the exposed workers was found to be significantly lower than the control (unexposed) group (p = 0.01). Our study suggests that textile dyeing might cause respiratory symptoms in workers. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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